1995 Hot Wheels
1995 Hot Wheels Ferrari 250 Yellow: #117 Collector Guide
The yellow 1995 Hot Wheels Ferrari 250 #117 has a distinctive open cockpit, number 7 graphics and side exhaust pipes. It belongs to the Classic Ferrari 250 / 250 Testa Rossa casting family, not a generic blend of Ferrari coupes. Use the whole combination to identify a vintage example.
Featured reference photo: 1995 Ferrari 250 item 5665, collector number 117, chrome-exhaust version. Photo: South Texas Diecast Collectors.
Identify the yellow #117
The casting began in 1991 and has a metal body with a plastic base, interior and windshield. The Newsletter’s casting study identifies it as an open-top model; roof-wear descriptions copied from a coupe are not appropriate here.
| Collector / item number | #117 / 5665 |
|---|---|
| Body and decoration | Yellow; red Ferrari lettering and black number 7 on hood and sides |
| Interior | Black |
| 1995 base reference | Yellow; Malaysia marking |
| Side pipes | Chrome-colored or black combinations are cataloged |
| Wheel references | Blackwalls (BW); a black-pipe version also has seven-spoke wheels (7SP) |
South Texas Diecast records these combinations. Its earlier yellow #117 has a chrome base, so the underside is an important part of the comparison.
Separate the yellow car from other Ferrari releases
The catalog also lists green and dark-red 1995 set cars, and a gray 1996 Treasure Hunt. Those are separate releases, not evidence for a mustard-yellow or tan-interior variant of the car above. Record the wheels, exhaust color and base rather than treating “yellow Ferrari” as a complete identity.
The name can also cause confusion with the much later full-size Ferrari Testarossa represented by another Hot Wheels casting. Our red Testarossa collector guide covers that separate model. Choose the shape and release you actually want.
A different yellow Ferrari for your display
The finished custom below is an F355 Challenge, not the open-top #117. It is a related Ferrari purchase for collectors who prefer a completed wheel-swap build.
Yellow Ferrari F355 Challenge custom
A finished Hot Wheels custom with white mag-style wheels and rubber tires. Inspect the product photos for its finish, stance and condition, and check the listing’s current availability.
See the F355 and current priceFor a larger historic-racing display, compare the separate Kyosho 1:18 Ferrari 250 GTO in dark blue. Despite sharing “250,” it is a different vehicle, scale and manufacturer—not a replacement identity for the vintage Hot Wheels.
Inspect the exposed cockpit and side pipes
Start with a front-quarter and overhead view
Ask for a photograph that clearly shows the windshield edge, cockpit and hood. Look for cracks, missing pieces and repair adhesive. Do not assume a mark inside the cabin will clean off; ask the seller to distinguish dust from permanent damage.
Compare both sides
The exhausts are part of the identification as well as the condition check. Inspect their color, completeness and attachment without forcing them. Check the number and lettering on both sides for rubbing or touch-ups. A missing print needs evidence before it is described as a factory omission.
Check the base and wheels together
Request the underside and all four wheel faces. Ask whether the car has been opened or fitted with replacement parts. An attractive custom is a valid purchase when disclosed, but it should not be represented as an untouched factory variation.
Choose how you want to collect
For a loose display, prioritize the car’s completeness and the wear you are comfortable seeing. For a packaged collection, examine the card, hanger, blister and seal separately. Packaging can help establish the release, but a detached card beside a loose car is not proof of their original pairing.
When comparing value, use dated completed sales of similar condition and the same wheel/base combination. Separate single cars from sets and include delivery costs. This guide does not use the historical catalog’s prices as current values or attach a premium to an unsupported shade difference.
Build your own rather than altering an uncertain original
Identify an older car before stripping paint or drilling its base. A dedicated DIY Hot Wheels kit offers a different route to your own finish. Check the selected casting and included components; the collection does not promise a Ferrari 250 kit. Measure before choosing wheels and rubber tires.
Ferrari 250 questions
Is this the same car as a Ferrari 250 GTO?
No. The Classic Ferrari 250 / Testa Rossa casting covered here is a separate open-top model. A shared number in the name does not make the castings interchangeable.
Does yellow paint establish the 1995 release?
No. Earlier yellow examples exist. Compare the base, pipes, wheels and package evidence.
Is the F355 custom pictured above a factory #117?
No. It is a different Ferrari casting with an aftermarket wheel swap.
References
South Texas Diecast: Ferrari 250 releases · Hot Wheels Newsletter: casting and variation study.
Reviewed September 22, 2026. Product pages show current offers. Muncle Mikes is an independent reseller and customizer, not affiliated with or endorsed by Mattel.
Make the Hot Wheels Ferrari 250 Yellow record reproducible
For this article, confirm the yellow Ferrari 250 through cockpit, number graphics, side pipes, collector number and wheels. Use a fixed photo order—front or package, both sides, wheels and underside—so two examples can be compared without relying on seller shorthand.
The larger Kyosho Ferrari is a separate model, not factory evidence. Record uncertainty directly rather than converting a partial match into a factory, rarity or value claim.
| Identity anchors | Package, base, body and wheels |
|---|---|
| Condition anchors | Paint, glazing, axles and missing parts |
| Claim boundary | No unsupported rarity or value conclusion |
